Cheap flights from Reno to Santa Ana

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Cheapest round-trip flights $180
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Santa Ana is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Reno to Santa Ana is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $558
JSX Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Reno to Santa Ana is currently $558
Last-minute weekend getaway $407
Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Reno to Santa Ana is currently $407
Cheapest business class flights $518
Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Mon, Jul 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Reno to Santa Ana is currently $518
Fastest flight 1 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Reno to Santa Ana takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Reno to Santa Ana is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $135–350
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $175–280

Popular airlines from Reno to Santa Ana

  • Southwest
    from $238
    Typical price: $210–400
    1251 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SNA Every day
  • JSX
    Nonstop
    from $558
    Typical price: $590–940
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    RNO - SNA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
    8 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SNA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • United
    from $260
    Typical price: $230–520
    204 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SNA Every day
  • Alaska
    from $408
    Typical price: $340–870
    155 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SNA Every day
  • American
    from $270
    Typical price: $235–520
    137 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SNA Every day
  • Delta
    from $331
    Typical price: $275–720
    66 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SNA Every day

Popular airports near Reno

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
    Reno United States 9 min 3 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 3 hr 43 min 191 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 3 hr 34 min 180 mi

Popular airports near Santa Ana

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 51 min 34 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 52 min 98 mi
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Long Beach United States 27 min 17 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Reno to Santa Ana

The cheapest flights from Reno to Santa Ana are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $135 to $350.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $238, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
  • The cheapest JSX flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $558, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $260, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $408, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $270, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $331, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Santa Ana starts at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Wed, May 27.
1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Reno to Santa Ana.
Santa Ana is a year-round destination. It’s typically warm and dry Jun–Oct, with mild weather the rest of the year. Winters (Dec–Feb) see the highest chance of rainfall. The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (May) draws large crowds with colorful parades, carnival rides, food vendors and live music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Reno to Santa Ana.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Reno to Santa Ana really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Reno to Santa Ana.

In terms of nonstop flights, JSX is the most popular. JSX offers 4 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,251 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Reno to Santa Ana are:
  • United offers 204 connecting flights per week. United flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Alaska offers 155 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • American offers 137 connecting flights per week. American flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
  • Delta offers 66 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Reno and Santa Ana.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Santa Ana recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $238, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
  • The cheapest JSX flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $558, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $260, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $408, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $270, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to Santa Ana is $331, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
JSX flies direct from Reno to Santa Ana.
  • There are 4 JSX direct flights from Reno to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and Santa Ana at price $407 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
JSX flies direct from Reno to Santa Ana.
  • There are 4 JSX direct flights from Reno to Santa Ana per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Reno to Santa Ana are only available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Reno and Santa Ana start at $558 from Fri, Jun 19 to Sun, Jun 21 with JSX.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Reno to Santa Ana, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Reno and Santa Ana start at $518 from Thu, Jul 9 to Mon, Jul 13 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Reno and Santa Ana start at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Reno to Santa Ana, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Reno and Santa Ana starts at $407 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and Santa Ana at price $407 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Reno to Santa Ana, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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